Demand for action after sewage flows down busy street in Gort

2023-02-08

There's a renewed call for immediate action on "revolting" and long-running sewage issues in Gort town. It's after last night, sewage from a manhole was flowing down the street opposite SuperValu in the town. Councillor Joe Byrne says there's been a persistent and disgusting odour in the town over the past 12 months, - and some residents are unable to even open windows. He argues Irish Water have failed to take action during that time - and have not engaged with local representatives. ...

There's a renewed call for immediate action on "revolting" and long-running sewage issues in Gort town.

It's after last night, sewage from a manhole was flowing down the street opposite SuperValu in the town.

Councillor Joe Byrne says there's been a persistent and disgusting odour in the town over the past 12 months, - and some residents are unable to even open windows.

He argues Irish Water have failed to take action during that time - and have not engaged with local representatives.

Speaking to Galway Talks, Councillor Byrne - thinks the latest incident is the straw that's broken the camel's back.

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